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MRZ 4003

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 4003
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Fail 21 Aug 2025 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 117,922 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has flat spots

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has flat spots.

Pass 5 Jun 2021 116,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,442 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 113,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 111,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,798 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully check underside.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has slight damage but is not a reason for rejection (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,165 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,467 miles

front control arm rear bushes have play in them

steering making creaking noise

Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front control arm rear bushes have play in them

steering making creaking noise

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,761 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 48,063 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,063 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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MRZ 4003 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRZ 4003, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MRZ 4003 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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